C is for Co-Host

C is for Co-Host

Not only is this the first year I’m taking part in the A toZ Challenge, but I’m also one of the co-hosts.Yes…I know…glutton is my middle name!So, just what does a co-host do?

Believe it or not, there is more involved than attracting a
certain demographic of blogger to participate, or serving as eye candy.
*cough….gag…cough* Sorry, hairball.I’m
sure when Arlee approached me about undertaking such a major roll this year –
having no experience at all in the previous two Challenges – he was primarily
thinking about the numerous successful blogfests I’ve helped organize in the
past.And when I contemplated whether or
not I could do this I told myself that at its core that’s what the A to Z
Challenge is, a blogfest on steroids!

So what are some of the things crucial to organizing a
blogfest?#1 Get The Word Out.Having
a lot of loyal followers that are willing to spread the word will help, but you
have to go beyond that and hit Twitter, Facebook, Google+, and market the
concept.#2.Be Organized.Picking a day on the calendar that will allow
you to visit all of the posts, sending out emails and posting numerous
reminders, helping first time participants figure out how everything works, editing
the Linky Tool to delete dead links.#3 Be Enthusiastic! Without this, everything else will fail.

I knew I could do all of that…so did Arlee.That is why I am here today.I will cherish this experience of not only
taking part in the 2012 Challenge, but helping to put it together with twelve
other amazing bloggers.

51 comments

You have done a marvellous job especially as this is your first A to Z Challenge. Did you know I was the very first to sign up on the first Challenge? Then this year had the privlege to meet up wit Arlee in LA whilst there for a few days. He is a remarkable man and a pleasure to have met a day I will never forget.Keep up the good work.Yvonne.

That is all we wanted. A co host who is participating for the first time !!Ha ha , don't you worry. This is my first time too :-)Know what, on the very first day my followers jumped up by five, which means there must be some magic to it.Let us spread the word :-)

Congrats on making an accessible and fun blog hop. I've having a blast meeting new friends. I co-hosted a public access show once at Marine World Africa USA in No. Cal. I still have the scars from the baby tiger I met.

DL... Nice to meet you! and Thank you or being a CoHost. This is the first A to Z Challenge I am a part of myself, and I am diggin' it!! I love your blog as well! Great post. Visiting from the A to Z challenge... http://takingbackmylifemakingitmyown.blogspot.com/

I admire you for joining in as a co-host. I know it is hard work and you are always doing so much else that includes blogger participation. They have an excellent co-host with you. Could anyone be more qualified or organized? You're the best.

Yup, that's me buttering you up so when I decide to host something big I will be able to convince you to help. Seriously, Don, you have done so much and such an awesome job. Thank you for making this easier on us newbies.

I should think it was a hairball too! Such self-aggrandisement! Having said that, I'm impressed that you actually have managed to visit every one of us A to Z-ers. I doubt if I'll manage it.self aggrandisement